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“The Mechanical Universe” is a critically-acclaimed series of 52 thirty-minute videos, filmed at the California Institute of Technology, covering the basic topics of an introductory university physics course from Copernicus to quantum mechanics. …
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The Springer Undergraduate Series is a series designed for undergraduates in mathematics and the sciences worldwide. From core foundational material to final year topics, SUMS books take a fresh and modern approach….
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Optical illusions are fascinating due to their ability to distort our perception of reality. But have you ever seen Kokichi Sugihara's three-dimensional optical illusions that appear to defy the laws…
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My Favorite Theorem
Evelyn Lamb and Kevin Knudson talk with mathematicians about theorems! The podcast is also about who those mathematicians are as people.
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Mathematical Moments promotes appreciation and understanding of the role mathematics plays in science, nature, technology, and human culture.
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Create your invisible fire extinguisher. The mixture of baking soda and vinegar creates carbon dioxide. CO2 is heavier than air, so it sits at the bottom of the glass. When…
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Write your secret message in an invisible ink solution. Lemon juice is an organic substance that reacts with oxygen in the surrounding air, oxidizes, and turns brown. By placing the…
Colared Carnations Science Experiment
Create multi-colored flowers. Plants need a transport system to move food, water, and minerals around. Two things combine to move water through plants – transpiration and cohesion. Water evaporating from…
